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Gwinnett "green" buildings honored
May 20, 2012
Two Gwinnett County public buildings have been recognized for their environmentally friendly designs.
The U.S. Green Building Council recently awarded LEED Gold certifications to the county’s Senior Services Center in Lawrenceville and its Yellow River Water Reclamation Facility in Lilburn. The LEED program uses a variety of criteria to judge the design, construction and operation of buildings that use less water and energy.
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David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues. Previously, he covered local government and politics in Gwinnett and Fulton counties. Before moving to Atlanta, he worked at newspapers in Illinois, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington.
